Tuomas Iisalo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / July 14

Former Timberwolves HC to become lead assistant for Grizzlies

The former head coach of the Timberwolves, he had been an assistant with the Nuggets under Michael Malone since 2022.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 26

Grizzlies Executive Reveals Shocking Truth About Coaching Search

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world this season, and not in a way Memphis fans expected. Projected to head into the playoffs as a Top 6 seed, the Grizzlies made a shocking move to fire their franchise's winningest head coach in Taylor Jenkins, right before the postseason.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 15

Grizzlies Looking to Acquire Top Dallas Mavericks Coach

Fresh off the first blockbuster trade of the offseason, the Memphis Grizzlies might be looking to refresh their coaching staff behind newly named head coach Tuomas Iisalo.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 11

Unexpected Team Expected to Target Grizzlies' Free Agent

As the Grizzlies move forward with their new head coach, Tuomas Iisalo, the 2025 offseason is a critical point for a Memphis team that had a rough end to their 2024-2025 campaign.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 11

Grizzlies Reportedly Eyeing Ex-Bulls, Bucks Coach

The revolving door that is the NBA's coaching carousel is continuing to spin. With the NBA Draft and free agency right around the corner, teams are trying to finalize the key parts of their staff.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 9

How Grizzlies, Ja Morant improved offensively under Tuomas Iisalo

The Memphis Grizzlies made a bold move in firing head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the regular season and promoting assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

Grizzlies Get Bittersweet News On Free Agency Front

The Memphis Grizzlies received bittersweet news on Sunday. One of the Grizzlies international targets —two-time LNB Pro A MVP, TJ Shorts —has agreed to a three-year contract with the EuroLeague’s Panathinaikos, per SDNA reporter George Zakkas.

Grizzlies reportedly interested in T.J. Shorts

Point guard T.J. Shorts is a free agent after playing a staring role in France the past two seasons with Paris Basketball. The 27-year-old was named MVP of both the LNB Elite — France’s top domestic league — and the EuroCup in 2023/24 and was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team this season after leading Paris to a promotion.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 3

Suns Lone NBA Team Without Head Coach

The Phoenix Suns are the lone NBA franchise without a head coach. The San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies officially made their moves to solidify Mitch Johnson and Tuomas Iisalo, respectively, as their new head coaches after both were interim placeholders.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Ball Exclusives / May 3

Memphis Grizzlies hire Tuomas Iisalo as next head coach

Taylor Jenkins did good things in Memphis in six seasons as head coach, but the Grizzlies have moved on. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday that the franchise has named interim Tuomas Iisalo as its next head coach.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / May 3

Mitch Johnson, Tuomas Iisalo secure NBA head coaching roles for Spurs, Grizzlies

Interim NBA head coaches Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs and Tuomas Iisalo of the Memphis Grizzlies have been promoted to permanent head coaching positions.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Field Level Media / May 2

Grizzlies tab Tuomas Iisalo as head coach

The Memphis Grizzlies made Tuomas Iisalo's stay behind the bench a permanent one by naming him the Grizzlies' head coach on Friday. "I have full confidence in Tuomas serving as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies going forward," general manager Zach Kleiman said in a statement.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Grizzlies make big decision on their next head coach

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided keep the jig going. Memphis announced on Friday that they have named Tuomas Iisalo as their full-time head coach. Iisalo had already closed out the season as the team’s interim head coach, and now he is officially getting to shed the “interim” label.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Wire / May 2

Grizzlies Retain Tuomas Iisalo as Coach, For Better or Worse

The Memphis Grizzlies are sticking with what may or may not have worked. Tuomas Iisalo, who stepped in as interim head coach following the late-season firing of Taylor Jenkins, is shedding the interim tag.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / May 2

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Grizzlies’ Tuomas Iisalo weighs in on interim future

The Memphis Grizzlies are in offseason mode after just four games in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, as they were swept in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Grizzlies’ Tuomas Iisalo proud of Scottie Pippen Jr. for stepping up amid Ja Morant injury

Although Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo took over with 15 games remaining, he endured a difficult stretch. After Ja Morant was ruled out with an injury, Scotty Pippen Jr stepped up in a big way.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

Grizzlies HC Tuomas Iisalo makes ‘drastic’ admission about Ja Morant injury

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo had to concede a concerning fact about Ja Morant’s injury after the team’s 114-106 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 22

‘Fake hustle’… Draymond Green slams Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo for decisions vs OKC

Draymond Green has his own playoff series to focus on, but that hasn’t stopped him from being vocal about some rivals. In the first game of the Western Conference play-in tournament, the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies by five points.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA Analysis Network / April 16

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